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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1895

Page

5

Cosmic Reformation Richard 4B

Richard Godfrey and his Gospel Wagon embark on a journey to New York amid a wave of religious revival. The caravan aims to preach reform and visit multiple cities en route, drawing curious crowds and followers.

Cosmic Reformation preacher to evangelize New York state

Reverend Richard A Godfrey of Topeka plans a wagon campaign to convert New York state to the Cosmic Reformation. He tours with his son David in a gospel wagon, with Godfrey preaching and David playing organ. He aims to convert through a portable ministry while promoting his three books and the motto With God. He lives on Dillon Street and faces skepticism from locals.

Godfrey Richard A Godfrey Dillon Street Topeka New York State State Journal Sir. Godfrey Telivien Baptists Mn Godiay Boc Franche Plasiorem Tsuspel Wacou Sariourly Davidjin New York Richard Bo Godfrey David Sud

Reed Burton Kansas deal boosts Reed for senator

In Topeka and Kansas City talks, Judge Joe Reed and J Ralph Barton plan a political pact linking Reed to Barton's followings. The scheme would align Barton supporters with Reed and vice versa, to advance Reed's presidential prospects in Kansas. Reed travelled to Kansas City for a decisive conference, with further actions expected today as plans unfold.

Kansag Burton United States Joe Read Topeke Reed Kansas Kansa City Barton Kansas City Judge Reed

Herald Case Advances in November Election Commission dispute

The case between two elections commissioners including Frank Uersch moves to the November term of the state supreme court. Bob McMinsters seeks the office and had hoped for earlier action, but the Herald notes no advance before December and that registration for the election will proceed.

Frank Uersch Eme Vih Mes Bob MecMinsters Herald Frank Herald

Courtroom Tale From Mrs Shoaf On Mr Smith Visit

Mrs Sarah Shoaf testified before Police Judge Ferry that Harry Gregg tried to bring a man named Mr Smith to her home and insulted her. Officer Hale arrested Gregg on a warrant swom by Shoaf after a Sunday visit. The judge fined Gregg ten dollars.

Harry Grece Sarah E. Shosf Lawrence Street Ferry Harry Gregg Hale Mr. Shoaf

Police overstep city limits in Little Russia liquor case

Police action, centered at the Santa Fe junction near Topeka, is debated as to whether arrests for selling intoxicating liquors occurred inside or outside city limits. German suspects Mike Egel and Chas Desch faced charges. witnesses and officers testified about premises, proximity to the boundary, and whether the scene was within Topeka city jurisdiction. The case proceeds with additional hearings pending.

Bisel Topeka Mike Erzel Chas. Desch U Henry S Snead Bain Mike Egel Chis Deseh Ed Natches Bach Wilkerson El-lisou Saeda Geo PL Derry Henry Snead Atamneya Dinmna Cibe Essivcer Barnes Bundy

Son of Mrs Lorimer Falls into 30-Foot Well

The year-old son of Mrs. M D Lorimer of 1210 Clay Street fell thirty feet into a well while playmates watched. He became entangled in the sheet of water and was aided by rescuers after fear and panic. He was frightened but not reported fatally injured.

Mra Garamer M.D. Larimer Clay Street W. Bownd Lorimer Racimer Bay

Fred Shiff Reported Very Sick in Chicago Letter

A private letter from Chicago states Fred Shiff formerly of Lawrence and well known in Topeka is suffering from internal cancer near death. He has been kept under anesthesia for three weeks and an operation is expected soon. Shiff had led the Field Columbian Museum in Chicago for two years.

Chicago Fredcid Lawrence Topeka Shiff Pikiff Ie Field Columbian Museum

Loyal Mention and Local Happenings in Potwin

A cable from J W Gilead says he leaves England today for home aboard the Servis. A Saturday night meeting is planned to elect officers in Justice Furrys office. Marie Gardenhire dislocated her arm after a fall at home in Potwin. Bilus Rin sought police assistance last evening. An unknown visitor caused concern but proved to be a passerby. General Superintendent Stillwell of the Nickel Plate Railway will move to Topeka area by October 1, with the family currently in Colorado. The Topeka Presbytery meets mid October at First Presbyterian, with Judge Clarke and Alexander Laird as delegates. Hilton is delegate to Parsons Synod with R B Gemuel as alternate.

J. W. Gilead England Cuthin Seston Justice Furry Sem Gardenhire Marie Potwin Bilus Rin Police Tras Bundy Wen Rain Stillwell Nock Island Road Hit Restate Hla Hilton Parsons’ Synod R B. Gemuel

First smokeless powder issued to North Atlantic squadron

Sept 10 report from Newprt states torpedo boat Cushing under Lieutenant Ray Smith left for Fishers with 54 rounds of smokeless powder. The powder is to be distributed among North Atlantic squadron vessels and is the first such ordnance issued to American war ships.

Newront Cushing Ray Smith Fishers North Atantic

Birds of a Feather at the Grand Delights City Audience

The Birds of a Feather bundle of acts drew a solid crowd at the Grand last evening with Siewsee Lang Meson and Miss Tole Pomeroy delivering clever specialty work. The troupe’s dramatic stunts, including a daring window escape and a walk across a wire, were praised while the manager, Mrs FLW. Stroh, oversees the touring company and plans a repeat show tonight. Separately the St. Joseph bicycle races opened with good weather and fast times, with multiple state records broken in open and class events led by Kansas City riders.

Siewsee Lang Meson Tole Pomeroy Suulirene Sinoking Betsy Villivo Indies Miss Poimeroy Miss Pomeroy Sansom Ehiy St. Joseph Koose Oped Siuriia Stephenson Lert Tickett Olathe Tool EL Boerbardt Sudnd Joseph Hiooker, Jr Kansas City E. Bido St Lovie Herert Wood J. J. Beech Skinner Secend UH. Morrow Joseph Uocker, Jr Tirst Ber Lielding Slide Alfie A. E. Slade St. Louls Fitsi Bert Hackett Olathe Kout L Boschardt Saline Rua Laird Ciase B Will Caburs G. AL Muweil 5. Louis Ross Ciy Gyan Joseph Ha

Northern Florida sawmill attack leaves Black workers dead

A mob of masked white men fired on Black workers in a rural Florida area near Graves & Beatty sawmill. Several were killed or wounded. the car was riddled with bullets. Black laborers fled, and about fifty mill workers sought other work after the attack.

Biren Nescors Westv Fis Pert Himes County Graves & Beaty Whitclestern Gadballe Graves Beatty Henry John Sam Evans Graves & Wray Plvot

Pastor Amid Papal Beadictus In Chicago

The Rev. Herbert Leocerd, pastor of Hyde Park M E Church, who visited the Sacred Heart convent, received papal bepedictisa from Mgr Satalia. He was interviewed all day and kept busy, with his plans to join the Roeminh church uncertain. Leonard says he will not join the Catholic Church. The pastor's friends concluded he is in good standing, though he remains unsettled.

Leonard Chicago Herbert Leocerd Hyde Park M. E Convent of the Sacred Heart Mgr Satalia Keapt Roemiinh

Snow-Hamilton controversy over found funds in district case

Spencer Mawdner seeks a ruling on 880,099 funds tied to a Snow-Hamminton dispute in the district court. Snow argues the money should go to him while Houlton contends entitlement. The court will decide who receives or divides the remaining funds. Marrison loses a wisdom tooth after doctor from Rome removes the left tooth at Old Forge. General Harrison has one remaining wisdom tooth. The extraction was done at Dodd camp after a guide reported Dr Barton’s visit. Presbyterian church plans a service on October 1.

Snow Houlton Rnferno Marrison Op Foksk John M. Barton Rome Old Forge Sperry Mr. Barton Hercison Dodd Camp First Presbyterian Jehareh

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